Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

1d • $50,000 - $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at Ball State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure line faculty position of Assistant Lecturer of Biology to teach undergraduate courses in General Biology, Human Anatomy and Human Physiology for a one-year faculty appointment for the academic year 2026-2027. We seek an energetic, collegial, and student-centered educator who is committed to high-quality teaching and mentoring of pre-professional health majors and biology students. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in biological sciences or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability or evidence of strong potential to teach undergraduate courses in Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. degree in biological sciences or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience using evidence-based pedagogical practices.
• Familiarity with educational technology platforms (e.g., Canvas, McGraw-Hill Connect, virtual labs).
• Engaged in scholarly activity, as demonstrated by publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, or Introductory Biology courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of A&P courses.
• Provide academic and professional mentoring to undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty and staff to maintain laboratory instruction that supports student success.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service as appropriate

Benefits

• 12 paid sick days
• 10 holidays a year
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks)
• Affordable health and dental insurance
• Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
• Retirement benefits
• 90 percent of child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
• Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
• Wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level